2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32: Updated Schedule and Results

The group stage has wrapped up, leaving 32 teams standing as the tournament moves into the knockout phase. The excitement is building for those who have advanced, knowing the trophy is just a few victories away. Soccer’s traditional divide between favorites and underdogs remains, but every team left will dream of lifting the World Cup.

Round of 32 Matchups and Schedule

The Round of 32 matchups were set based on group results, with group winners facing runners-up or the best third-place teams. Here are the latest results and upcoming fixtures:

• June 28: Canada 1, South Africa 0
• June 29: Paraguay 1 (4-3 pens), Germany 1; Morocco 1 (3-2 pens), Netherlands 1; Brazil 2, Japan 1
• June 30: France 3, Sweden 0; Norway 2, Ivory Coast 1; Mexico 2, Ecuador 0
• July 1: England vs DR Congo; USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina; Belgium vs Senegal
• July 2: Portugal vs Croatia; Spain vs Austria; Switzerland vs Algeria
• July 3: Argentina vs Cape Verde; Colombia vs Ghana; Australia vs Egypt

Teams in the Round of 32 Bracket

The bracket splits into two halves, each producing one finalist. One side features teams like Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain, and United States. The other half includes Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, England, and Switzerland.

Qualified Teams by Group

The Round of 32 marks the start of single-elimination matches. There are no draws here; a winner must be decided on the day. If teams are tied after 90 minutes, extra time of 30 minutes follows. Should the tie persist, a penalty shootout determines who advances.

Each pairing was arranged beforehand, pairing group winners with runners-up or top third-place finishers from different groups. The pressure intensifies as every match could end a team's journey.

Advancement from Group Stage to Knockouts

The tournament began with 48 teams divided into 14 groups of four. Teams earned three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a loss. The top two teams from each group along with the eight best third-place teams moved on to the knockout rounds.

The knockout phase progresses through the Round of 32, Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and finally the championship match.